What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Van Driver position at Laurel Life?
Job Title: Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation
Department: Rolling Hills Transit
SUMMARY:
This position is identified as a safety-sensitive position. The position is responsible for the transportation of the following using a company vehicle.
1. Students to and from school
2. Clients to and from summer camps
3. Passengers to and from predetermined locations
Ensure adherence to safety rules. The van driver may assist students and clients in boarding or exiting the van.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive multi-passenger van to transport students to and from school, passengers to predetermined locations as well as transporting clients with disabilities to and from summer camps.
- Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets at bus stops.
- Pick up and drop off students and/or clients at regularly scheduled locations, following strict time schedules.
- Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic locations.
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
- Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
- Maintain order among passengers during trips, to ensure safety.
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, and fuel consumption.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.
SKILLS
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the van is working properly.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Behavior Management -The ability to manage behavior on the van to ensure safety at all times.
EDUCATION
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some clientele may at times be verbally abusive or disrespectful.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The job description is not intended to be a contract of employment with the employee. The employee covered by this job description is an at-will employee of Rolling Hills Transportation.
